It’s fifth disease.
I'll just jump in my time machine, go back to the twelfth century, and ask the vampires to postpone their ancient prophesy for a few days while you take in dinner and a show.
Giles ,'Selfless'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Tom Scola - Sep 28, 2013 4:11:57 am PDT #7019 of 30000
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Jessica - Sep 28, 2013 4:17:51 am PDT #7020 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Oh, it's not serious - by the time the rash appears the virus is already gone, and most of the time there are no other symptoms. I'm taking him to a birthday party in a couple of hours.
The name comes from the distinctive red facial rash (looks like a slap in the face). Almost all kids get it at some point, especially if they're in school or using public transportation. (So in NYC, everyone.)
Jesse - Sep 28, 2013 4:48:47 am PDT #7021 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
The name comes from the distinctive red facial rash (looks like a slap in the face).
I do like a name made up by regular people. "He's got that slap-in-the-face disease!" "Oh, you mean slap disease?"
Sue - Sep 28, 2013 5:03:03 am PDT #7022 of 30000
hip deep in pie
My one experience with Danskos was not great. They had elastic in the strap that broke quickly and I was never able to get them repaired in a way that the strap wasn't either way too loose or too tight. And they gave me knee pain when I walked any distance in them. They are still the most expensive shoes I have ever bought.
My second most expensive shoes were a pair of Fluevoge boots. I love them and I've worn the hell out of them. But a seam has come unstitched and I have to get them repaired for the second time in the nine months I've owned them. Fluevog is paying for the first repair at least. Maybe I will complain again?
In short, expensive shoes have not been long lasting shoes for me.
WindSparrow - Sep 28, 2013 5:15:31 am PDT #7023 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
It’s fifth disease.
Cuz it's, like, the fifth virus they bring home from school?
Jessica - Sep 28, 2013 5:17:06 am PDT #7024 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Before vaccines, it was typically the fifth childhood disease, after measles, mumps, rubella, and fourth disease.
WindSparrow - Sep 28, 2013 5:19:24 am PDT #7025 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
I am getting tempted to throw down the $99 for a DNA test through Ancestry.com. But then I am also highly tempted to throw down even more money for a 6-month membership there. I'm not sure how much money is really reasonable to spend for the level of curiosity I have about the potential results.
Sheryl - Sep 28, 2013 5:19:36 am PDT #7026 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Never heard of slap/fifth disease before. Learn something new every day.
Amy - Sep 28, 2013 5:39:51 am PDT #7027 of 30000
Because books.
I got fanmail for Cold Kiss! Such a delightful thing to wake up to a Saturday morning. I feel all warm and fuzzy.
flea - Sep 28, 2013 6:02:35 am PDT #7028 of 30000
information libertarian
WindSparrow, a lot of library systems have Ancestry for free, although it's usually only available while you're in the library. In case that helps you decide how to allocate your genealogy funds!